Base Model Bronco Thread

[dejones64]

Your missing the forest for the trees, my freind.

Every single factory Bronco will come with a hideous 1 3/4" body rake, at least, to help with Federal CAFE ratings.

The 2020 Ranger has a 2" rake.

Once you add that leveling kit to get rid of the Stink Bug stance, the 33"s will clear by a mile in the front, at least.

Too many unknown unknowns to say about the rears yet.

Adding a modular bumper and winch will add to that rake.

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[Incognito]

Adding a modular bumper and winch will add to that rake.

Preach it!!!!

You're talking to the guy who added 122lb total weight (Rugged Ridge) boat sided rock sliders to his 2D Wrangler. They work like a bank vault on the trail, but Man!!!!
They pulled down my JK 3/4" !!!!!

 

[Incognito]

I’m guessing the front is the issue during turning. Hate to Squatch just to add 33”s.

Doubt it.
The 265/70R17 tires on the BD are on the same steel 17" rims as the Ranger.
That means that the rim backspacing is 1/4" deeper than the 16" Base rims.
Add the 1/4" wider tires and ........

More than likely that the taller, but 1/2" shallower backspaced 255/85R16 will clear body and frame when turning.
Maybe, hopefully, really want to...

 

[dejones64]

Doubt it.
The 265/70R17 tires on the BD are on the same steel 17" rims as the Ranger.
That means that the rim backspacing is 1/4" deeper than the 16" Base rims.
Add the 1/4" wider tires and ........

More than likely that the taller, but 1/2" shallower backspaced 255/85R16 will clear body and frame when turning.
Maybe, hopefully, really want to...

That’s a lot of math for my brain. I also have to take into consideration the weight of steel bumpers, winch and a rtt.

Might be stuck with 32”s for awhile.

 

[Incognito]

That’s a lot of math for my brain. I also have to take into consideration the weight of steel bumpers, winch and a rtt.

I grew up and worked around cars for most of my life, so I don't have to think hard in all of the old school problems.
Computer stuff beyond OBD2? NFW.

Good conservative rule of thumb on adding weight to a small 4x4 is 1" lost per 100lbs.
If you beat that , ...

 

[Garbone]

Or is it that most 33s require 7.5" rims but for the 255/85 r16. People stick other 33s on 7s but t would be "not be recommended". Need clarification. Can you put 33s on Black Diamond?

 

[BroncoFanBoy]

Or is it that most 33s require 7.5" rims but for the 255/85 r16. People stick other 33s on 7s but t would be "not be recommended". Need clarification.

I believe there will be a little more rounding on the tread surface. I put them on my z71 years ago with the same wheels size. If a reputable tire shop “will” do it, I would do it

 

[Garbone]

Ehh, just read the answers thread.. 32s it will be.

 

[Incognito]

Or is it that most 33s require 7.5" rims but for the 255/85 r16. People stick other 33s on 7s but t would be "not be recommended". Need clarification. Can you put 33s on Black Diamond?

I believe there will be a little more rounding on the tread surface. I put them on my z71 years ago with the same wheels size. If a reputable tire shop “will” do it, I would do it

General reccomend rim size range for the 255/85R16 is 6.5"-8"
I don't know of a single tire in that size which recommends 7.5"-8".
Would be very odd .

 

[Broncola]

The Base and BD grills are my favorite. Most similar to the early bronco. I finally settled on getting a Base, but I want the white “bronco” lettering.

Would it be easier to paint or wrap, to do it yourself?

 

[Lifeliberty]

The Base and BD grills are my favorite. Most similar to the early bronco. I finally settled on getting a Base, but I want the white “bronco” lettering.

Would it be easier to paint or wrap, to do it yourself?

DIY hand paint won't be bad. My hope is someone makes laser cut vinyl decals to stick over the lettering and just slap that on. Easier, cleaner than painting
The ones I've bought for the motorcycle are nice. But cycle doesn't see bad weather.
I've also thought about buying a factory paint pen from Ford, Oxford White or velocity blue and using that.

 

[Chrism81]

DIY hand paint won't be bad. My hope is someone makes laser cut vinyl decals to stick over the lettering and just slap that on. Easier, cleaner than painting
The ones I've bought for the motorcycle are nice. But cycle doesn't see bad weather.
I've also thought about buying a factory paint pen from Ford, Oxford White or velocity blue and using that.

Just plasti dip it. Easy to use and can be removed if you want to try another color or don't like it.

 

[dejones64]

Ehh, just read the answers thread.. 32s it will be.

I'll have to start with 32's, since I'll be adding rtt, bumper and other stuff that will drop the height. I'll lift it a bit when I'm done adding major weight, get to where I can add 33's on my second set of tires.

 

[Garbone]

The Base and BD grills are my favorite. Most similar to the early bronco. I finally settled on getting a Base, but I want the white “bronco” lettering.

Would it be easier to paint or wrap, to do it yourself?

I was thinking white tape and a exacto knife. I wonder if I should use 3m reflective white tape or color key the letters Red to match the paint.

 

[JaxGtc]

I was thinking white tape and a exacto knife. I wonder if I should use 3m reflective white tape or color key the letters Red to match the paint.

By the June of next year I wouldn't be surprised if they were available as stickers in a variety of colors. Grill and tailgate decals are pretty cheap.

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